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They said the pedestrian was on the carriageway "for reasons yet to be established."

The affected stretch of the motorway (Image: Highways England)

Police are appealing for any motorists travelling north or south on the M5 near to Frankley Services to get in contact.

Inspector Russ Barker said: "The M5 is a central route for people travelling across the country and we're keen to speak to anyone who was on the stretch of the motorway between junction 3 and 4 near to Frankley Services early this morning."